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What if your bedroom wasn't always what it seems?
What if your bedroom could transform within your dreams?
Imagine all the stories and the secrets you could keep,
Of the marvellous, incredible adventures in your sleep.
If your bedroom could take you anywhere while you slept, where would you like to go? You could go to the park, or the sweet shop, or the zoo, or even the circus!
Would you tell your parents?
Would you tell your little brother?...
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A simple hug and kiss, often followed by a goodbye, can leave us puzzled and longing, wondering why our parents' important work takes them away. Yet, it's in these small, tender moments that we find a daily connection to them, bridging the distance with love and affection.
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A cute little baby came to the world to give it a meaning. Jelly is no ordinary child. She is adventurous, curious and adept. Jelly's mission is to teach other children some life lessons. That's why we call her Ms Jelly Belly. In this story, Jelly was feeling a little upset and began crying, but her mother gave her some ideas to do to make her feel better, which Jelly Belly absolutely enjoyed!
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All the forest friends are busy preparing for Christmas Eve and excitement is building. The Tree Elf Workshop is buzzing with activity and the magic mice are ready to pull the sleigh… but where oh where is the great squirrel Santa? It seems Sammy Squirrel is a little overwhelmed at the prospect of taking over from his dad and has hidden from the Elves! Will he be found in time to hit the skies and deliver the presents? All the forest youngsters...
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Cinnamon's Autumn Adventure is a captivating glimpse of the natural countryside we live in, coupled with a range of activities to involve children and parents/carers.
These activities have been chosen by an experienced early years teacher with many years' experience working with young children and a strong sense of the pursuits that children enjoy doing.
The book also cleverly introduces a counting element and aims to present a rich, vibrant vocabulary...
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Little T is a Caribbean boy who has just started school. He is a very musical child and is trying his best to be a leader in his group of friends.
Join him as he swims in his favourite river and hangs out with his little friends.
There will be more Little T stories soon, so hold on, the best is yet to come!
8) Mimi and Co
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Mimi, Sami and Nina are sisters who spend their long summer holidays on the rugged southwest Shipwreck Coast of Victoria.
With their family, Mimi & Co learn to swim and surf in the tumbling waves surging in from the cold waters of Bass Strait and climb the great sandstone cliffs that sweep down to the sea. They explore isolated beaches, remote coves, long-lost shipwrecks, and meet penguins, lambs, sheepdogs, frogs – and even a fox.
Days are spent...
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This story is set in Animal World – a topsy-turvy world where all the characters are animals. It is an exciting tale of adventure set in the northern city of Dogchester, where the city police force is led by Detective Chief Superintendent Nellie Trump, a lady elephant. DCS Trump is in charge of a tough, grizzled Detective Inspector, a cat named Tom Grouse, who is pictured on the front cover of this book.
DI Tom joins with a friend, Dame Alice Gobble...
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Rags is a young Bedlington Terrier who loves exploring nature and going on fun adventures. In this tale, you can join Rags and his wise, elder dog friend Shadow on a big adventure in the Bluebell Woods.
As Rags goes for his daily walk, he discovers the wonders of the woods - spotting wildlife like a hawk and deer, as well as helping a gentleman in need. Rags must pay close attention to his guardian's commands and stick close on his leash, just as...
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Rory loved listening to stories and he always remembered the ones that Daddy read to him at bedtime.
He wanted to know where stories came from. And he told Daddy that one day he would like to write stories.
And that was why he couldn't wait to start reading himself.
Rory didn't think that he would ever get tired of stories!
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Dreams can be anything you want them to be, but imagine flying through space doing cartwheels, flying past a giant floating doggy biscuit, or realizing that planet Mars, was in fact a giant chocolate bar. But this is just part of the story.
Connor used to be such a happy little boy, but world events had made him sad and confused. Despite the best efforts of his mum and dad, and all the people who loved him, to cheer him up, nothing seemed to work.
A...
13) Vivian Porcupine
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Do you ever wish you had brown hair instead of blond, blue eyes instead of green, or were shorter instead of taller? Vivian thought she wanted to change something about herself, so she gave her quills to all of her friends. They were all very creative when they put them to use. Some used them for a favorite hobby, some were used in sports, some for cleaning and gardening and others used them for their favorite pastime. It made Vivian happy that her...
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Grublin is a sticky, smelly little ball of challenging mischief who literally drops into Andrew's world. Both of them are very ordinary, if a bit dull, but the combination of these two proves to be the catalyst for some exciting adventures. How would you deal with a butt-pinching bully, family fury directed unfairly at you, a fire in your bedroom, not to mention aliens and dinosaur invasions?
And who is this nasty character, Whingeling? He doesn't...
15) Princess Maya
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To ensure the presence, long and productive lives of beeswe must be kind to themby providing a friendly habitat.Building hives and having natural settings,like logs, and old trees,will keep them safe and warm.Growing a variety of flowering plantsthat bloom throughout all seasonswill enable them to collect nectar and pollen.Honeybees are not the only one pollinators.That delicate job is also done by butterflies,bumblebees, hornets, flies, ants,mosquitos,...
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Hidden under a cosy blanket of thick green trees,
You can hear laughter so honest it will make you freeze.
The sound comes from a magical place called Kids Village.
It's so special, you can't capture it in an image.
A place this wonderful must be protected,
So a new lion cub has recently been selected.
Today is his first day, but it's not going as planned.
Without his mane, will others understand?
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From talented debut author Joe Southall comes a lively tale brimming with spirited rhymes and nonstop fun. Meet Rex, an extraordinary lion longing to belong after leaving his past behind. In search of a community where he'll be accepted as his kindhearted self, Rex discovers a village facing a sinister threat to their way of life.
With little time to spare against the mysterious enemy's advances, Rex sees a chance to earn the villagers' friendship....
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In the kingdom of animals, a young lion rules though still reliant on guidance from wise counsellors. When a lost cow named Shanzebeh wanders into the territory, the lion welcomes him warmly despite the scheming of jealous advisors. A clever fox named Demneh perceives Shanzebeh as a threat to his standing and plots to turn the lion against the innocent cow by exploiting the king's weaknesses.
Though the two strike up an unlikely friendship, Demneh's...
19) Olive Everything
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Olive is a young girl who loves everything. She loves all her clothes and wears more than she needs. She loves all the things her mother makes for breakfast and asks for some of everything. Rather than making a choice, Olive says yes to this, yes to that, and nothing is left out. This becomes a problem when she starts school and is expected to wear one outfit, have one breakfast food, and there are so many other things she must choose. Choosing one...
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Discover the comforting allure of salt rising bread, a culinary gem from the heart of Appalachia, born from the ingenuity of pioneer women. This tale, set in 1880, unravels the mystique of this unique bread through the eyes of a young girl living on the fringe of a hollow. It's a journey into the rugged yet resilient spirit of a community amidst the ancient, weather-worn peaks. The narrative, steeped in rich folklore, culminates in a cherished recipe...
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